James Bow

A mountain is a towering, sky-scraping world that reaches high above Earth’s surface. Peel back the corners of a mountain to discover the incredible organisms that live in this ecosystem, from wolves and birds to frogs and goats.

Binge drinking can lead to high-risk behavior and health risks, including alcohol poisoning, impaired judgment, mental and physical health issues, and alcoholism. This informative title discusses the social pressure to binge drink, symptoms, treatment, and prevention. Compelling testimonials provide a candid examination of the issue of underage alcohol abuse.

From losing a loved one to a difficult breakup, each person experiences grief and loss in their own way. This sensitive title explores the grieving process from expected deaths including cancer to sudden loss from accidents or suicide. Strategies for coping and healing, building support systems, and moving forward are included.

Forests are vast, green landscapes of trees and plants, and are home to countless animals. Peel back the corners of the forest to discover the incredible organisms that live in this ecosystem, from insects and birds to deer and bears.

At first look, the barren and cold wilderness of the tundra does not seem to support much life. However, peel back the corners of this fascinating biome and discover the living organisms that thrive within one of Earth’s toughest environments, from polar bears and caribou to seabirds and foxes.

Swamps, bogs, marshes, and estuaries—wetlands come in a variety of forms and are vital for many organisms around the world. Peel back the corners of a wetland and find out what lives there, from herons and algae to alligators and jaguars.

Grasslands are huge hunting grounds for the many living things that live there. Peel back the corners of the grassland to find out how many different organisms rely upon this ecosystem for survival, from elephants and gazelles to prairie dogs and horses.

Gangs exist in places all over the world. The United States, however, is believed to have more gangs than any other country. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the issues surrounding gangs, including how and why young people are lured into gangs and the consequences of gang involvement.

This informative and candid book discusses sex and sexuality in an honest and non-judgemental way. Topics covered include sexual orientation and gender identity, relationships, virginity, birth control, protection against diseases, and issues unique to boys and girls.

Gangs exist in places all over the world. The United States, however, is believed to have more gangs than any other country in the world. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the issues surrounding gangs, including how and why young people are lured into gangs and the consequences of gang involvement. Firsthand accounts and current statistics provide an insightful look at this issue.

Starting with the basic concepts of electronic circuitry, looking at the history and the pioneers in the world of electricity, and then going on to new technologies and innovation. A good grounding in electronic engineering.

This title provides a factual and in-depth look at one of the bloodiest battles in American history. Features include a day-by-day breakdown of events, profiles of major figures, and a detailed review of President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, one of the most important speeches in American history.

This title provides a detailed overview of the Navy SEAL's, including the history of the organization, training programs, equipment, and the type of missions they perform.

Minerals boost our immune systems, support normal growth and development, and help cells and organs function. This engaging title explores the roles of key minerals, such as calcium, iron, potassium, and magnesium.

Minerals are essential to maintaining good health. They boost our immune systems, support normal growth and development, and help cells and organs function. This engaging title explores the roles of key minerals, such as calcium, iron, potassium, and magnesium. The book also explains where minerals come from, how our bodies process them, and the differences between macrominerals and trace minerals.

Extreme Nature takes readers from the safety of Earths surface and into orbit in this awesome new title! Easy-to-follow text makes discovering the space environment easy. Learn all about the history of humankind's venture into space, from the first unmanned satellites to the extraordinary space rockets of today.

This volume looks at some of the technologies used to save lives during accidents and disasters. Find out about the important work of firefighters. What equipment do they need? What protective clothing do they wear? How do the emergency services respond to a distress call at sea? Other topics include safety in the air, mountain rescue, bomb disposal, and responses to hostage crises.

On the surface, Peter McAllister has a good life: a good school, good friends, good times. So what if his best friend is a girl -- and sort of a geek? And so what if she might be more than a friend. Underneath, it's a different story. It's been years since the death of his parents landed him in this small town with his hardly-there uncle, but he still feels as if his life in Clarksbury is just an inch deep. Does he really belong? Only Rosemary seems real. But that reality comes crashing down the first time he kisses her -- and she rejects him. Then a mysterious woman named Fiona appears. She tells him he's a changeling -- a fairy child left to live in the human world -- and that it's time to come home. Can Rosemary convince him that Fiona is lying? Or is it possible that Fiona is telling the truth?

When her brother, Theo, becomes lost in a book, Rosemary and her new friend Peter embark on a life-or-death quest into the Land of Fiction to save Theo with the help of their guide Puck, a faerie shape-shifter.